USS EXPLOIT (MSO) 440

USS Exploit (MSO-440) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper commissioned by the United States Navy in 1953. Designed for clearing naval mines to ensure safe passage for allied vessels, she participated in numerous training exercises and NATO operations throughout the Atlantic and Mediterranean during the Cold War. USS Exploit played a crucial role in mine countermeasures, often operating alongside allied fleets to enhance naval security. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1993, marking the end of her distinguished career in mine warfare.